Chapter 7: Cooperation (Part II)

As soon as the words fell, Maximian knew what to talk about next. He's prepared for that, but not much. Unexpectedly, Rhodes only talked about the Great Wall of the Frontier, but put aside the economy and trade that urgently needed to be restored, which really surprised Maximian. It's just that he didn't run away, but listened carefully to what the Kislev commander had to say.

"Friend, allow me to call you that. Although you and I have never fought side by side, I believe that you and I will face the difficulties and disasters we will face together in the future. Two hundred years ago, the terrible army of Chaos invaded Kislev from the north. The Great Wall served as the first line of defense, holding back the vanguard of Chaos, and giving the messenger time to spread the bad news to the capital, to the Empire. Now, after more than 100 years, this rocky defense line in the north has been abandoned. I am not condemning the incompetence of the tsars, but the years of peace have made them forget the wars and pains of the past. And now, a new threat is coming. Before it arrives in full, I hope to rebuild the Wall, and I will send the strongest warriors from the north to defend it. ”

Rhodes observed the other party's face and continued-

"It's just that the manpower and material resources needed to rebuild the Great Wall are huge, and Kislev has just recovered from the civil war, and you can see that Erengrad, as an economic powerhouse, is still so depressed, let alone the capital city that has experienced the War of the Dead. We need your help, Lord Maximian. ”

After saying that, Maximian's face became heavy. He pondered for a moment, but did not answer immediately.

It was Rod, taking advantage of the gap, to continueβ€”

"Although Kislev and the Empire are two separate regimes, you and I both know that as members of the Old World, we can't hold up half the sky alone in the era of the Great Chaos Invasion. We need each other's strength. A hundred years ago, the great Devotion General Magnus led the Old World Coalition against the Chaos Invasion. We have never fought alone. Kislev is a member of this world, and the North, as the front line against the dark Ones, needs the support of all forces. ”

"That's nature. ”

Maximian spoke. It's just that the tone is heavier.

"The empire needs Kislev, and Kislev needs the empire as well. I would be grateful if you could muster your forces to help Kislev rebuild the Great Wall. The people of Kislev, the whole people of the Old World, will look at you and be grateful to you. ”

Rod continued to persuade.

Maximian knew this in his heart, and the fate of the world was linked. It's just that, in this case, what will the other electors of the empire think? Oster Ling helped Kislev to rebuild the Great Wall, could they just sit and watch? I can't make sense of it, and I support it on the surface, but in my heart I might curse Maximian for being nosy......

It's just that Maximian, who was pushed to the stage, also seems to be in a dilemma.

"We must unite as potential enemies of our Chaos invasion in the future and Norscar across the sea. In the future, if one day, Osterland is invaded, I, Rhodes, promise to be the first to stand up and lead the army to support. ”

Rod swore by it. This made Maximian even more unable to step down.

Of course, Rhodes, as the most powerful warrior in Kislev, and Norscar, as the main enemy in the north of the empire, can get his help to deal with the invasion of the Norsca tribe, then it is undoubtedly a good thing for Osterland. It's just that verbal promises are never as reliable as real money.

"It's a big deal, and I'll need to consult with my vassals before I can give you an answer. Of course, from my personal standpoint, I support the reconstruction of the Great Wall. "March Chinese

Maximian looked up and said seriously. Of course, this is just a procrastination, and to say it is to say it. As the Elector, Maximian has real power, but not all power is concentrated in him alone, Oster, like Kislev, has many castles large and small, and each castle has a lord, and if you want to collect troops and funds, you have to take it from these small lords. Maximian was right, Rhodes had nothing to say.

"The Great Wall, the Great Wall, is closely linked not only to the fate of Kislev, but also to the Empire, and even to the entire Old World. Believe me, I attach great importance to the reconstruction of the Great Wall, and I am very supportive. However, this is no small matter, just as Kislev could not afford to pay for the construction of the Great Wall on his own. It needs the support of the people of the entire Old World. ”

Maximian exonerated. The higher the position, the more things to consider, and sometimes, the more difficult it is to apply. Maximian knew that today, if he were just a small lord of Kislev, he would have supported the construction of the Great Wall himself, without Roddo's words. However, today, he is one of the electors of the empire, and there are countless stakes behind any decision.

"Okay, let's talk about the trade agreement, I think it's time to restore the trade boom that Oster and Kislev used to be. ”

Maximian continued. This was the main event, but just as everyone was concentrating on recording the content of this important meeting, Rhodes directly avoided this distinguished guest from afar-

"I'm sorry, Your Excellency, trade agreements and tariffs are under the control of the Tsar Kislev, and Erengrad, though far from the capital, is part of Kislev after all. And I'm just an ordinary local lord. ”

Rod replied with a smile.

Faced with the sudden answer, Maximian's face froze. He considered the scenario, but in his more than a decade in power, he simply ignored the worst-case scenario. Everyone knows that Kislev urgently needs to restore the economy and production, and Erengrad is a top priority. Rhodes, as the liberator of Kislev, the spiritual leader of the people, does not talk to him, who to talk to?

"Afraid of Ville...... Well, I'll look for his ......"

......

"Maximian went to Rhodes?! He knows that I am the Tsar of Kislev...... Is...... Anyway, if he wants to talk, he has to come to me! and no one else!"

In the palace of Bandargar, the young new king was afraid of Will's anger, and he had nowhere to release his resentment. I can only scream at the minister who came to tell him. The empty office reverberated with the king's nowhere to vent his grievances. Rhodes, the man he loved and hated. The Chosen One, King of the North, Vampire Terminator...... A series of titles hung over his head, not the king of the north, better than any king. However, this throne was indeed given up by Rhodes...... It was Rhodes who was the first to call himself king. Fear Will struggled fiercely inside, like an angel and a demon at war.

But Rod turned him down, and they just talked about little things that didn't matter. They didn't talk about anything about politics and business, and Rhodes refused to talk to Maximian about it......"

Chancellor Woodfield's introduction in 1510. I'm afraid that Will's face will be a little better. Is this good or bad? Sometimes Ver himself can't figure it out. Misunderstandings again and again, in the end, can only prove that Rodes's original intention is that he has no desire to fight for power. The young king only felt that his face was hot. His anger just now seemed to slap him hard again. As a lord, he has no intention of seizing power, and as a king, he does not rely on his own ability to win the respect of others, but he doubts again and again the person who puts himself on the throne, afraid that Ver only feels that he has no place to be ashamed of himself in front of this minister......

"Okay, you go down, report to me immediately if there is any situation. ”

Fear Will waved his hand and whispered.